How far is Rhode Island, TX from Dalhart, TX?
The driving distance from Rhode Island, TX to Dalhart, TX is about 530.6 miles (853.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 464.2 miles (747 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rhode Island and Dalhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rhode Island and Dalhart.
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Start on County Road 161
3 m · 7 sec · County Road 161
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Turn left onto East FM 833
1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833
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Turn right onto North State Highway 75
16 m · 3 sec · North State Highway 75
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Turn left onto West FM 833
1.1 km · 2 min · West FM 833
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 833
1990 ft · 56 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 833
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Take the ramp right
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
79.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Waco, Denton
3139 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Woodall Rodgers Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1980 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287
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Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive
100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Take the ramp left
946 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
4.1 mi · 4 min · North Lakeside Drive
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Continue on East Loop 335 North
3159 ft · 36 sec · East Loop 335 North
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Continue on East Saint Francis Avenue
4.7 mi · 5 min · East Saint Francis Avenue
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Turn right onto Dumas Drive
600 ft · 15 sec · Dumas Drive
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Take the ramp straight
924 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 354 West, FM 1319 East
1461 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
21.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Rock Island Avenue
14.6 mi · 15 min · Rock Island Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rhode Island and Dalhart.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 81 North
Continue straight
102 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Rhode Island and Sunny near Dalhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rhode Island to Dalhart?
The road trip is about 530.6 miles (853.9 km) and usually takes 09h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 265.1 miles from Rhode Island and 265.4 miles from Dalhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 464.2 miles (747 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.87 one way or $143.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rhode Island and Sunny near Dalhart.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rhode Island and Dalhart. Straight-line distance: 464.2 mi (747.05 km).
#1 Rhode Island
Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8154400, -96.2313600 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalhart
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,252 |
| Coordinates | 36.0594800, -102.5132500 |
| Altitude | 1214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalhart (-102.51325, 36.05948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 854 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $71.87 | $143.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $81.38 | $162.75 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $88.41 | $176.83 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $108.13 | $216.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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